Clasping Pepperweed:  Brassicaceae  (Mustard Family) Lepidium  perfoliatum Home   Plant Index   Photo Details & Description   Utah Range Map

Photo Details 1. flowers, 2. leaves - October 17, 2005 - Antelope Island Causeway, Davis County, Utah - ©Nicky Davis Description Non-native weed from Europe grows from 6 to 18 inches tall.  Lower leaves are finely divided.  Upper leaves are heart-shaped and clasping at the base.  Yellow petals are 1/20 inch long, seed pod 1/6 inch across Back to Top